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Hazratganj to undergo major revamp, colour code change on cards

Cream-pink colour scheme for buildings will be replaced with a more elegant light peach-walnut brown theme; improved traffic management, removal of encroachments also part of plan: Officials

Traders have agreed to bear the cost of painting the market walls and installing new signage boards. However, the cost of upgrading civic infrastructure, including roads and streetlights, will be covered by the state government. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByAnupam Srivastava

Beggars can’t be choosers, but they adapt & relocate to survive

Child beggars have relocated from busy intersections to less monitored areas, prompting officials to focus on rehabilitation and enforcement efforts.

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Signage uniformity goes for a toss, Ganj skyline gets ungainly look

LMC insiders claimed the building owner is close to some politicians because of which they (the civic body) is unable to act against the hoardings.

If any trader doesn’t follow the code, then strict action would be taken against the person (Mushtaq Ali/Ht Photo)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Congress protest: Traffic gridlock leaves commuters in the lurch

A major traffic gridlock was seen near the Hazratganj crossroads and the situation was similar on Station Road.

Traffic jam on Vidhan Sabha Marg. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 19, 2024 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Kids back in schools, gridlock ensues at Hazratganj, Shahnajaf Road

Commuters face harrowing time maneuvering through congested roads at key areas in city on first day of schools reopening after summer break

Vehicles waiting in queues to pass through Shahnajaf Road on Monday (Deepak Gupta)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Security guard found dead on building rooftop; murder suspected

A 28-year-old security guard's body with multiple injury marks was found on a rooftop in Hazratganj. Police suspect murder and are investigating.

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Updated on Jun 16, 2024 07:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mehrotra promises better infra, strikes chord with voters in Lucknow

The candidate interacted with traders, who were eager to discuss their issues, including poor waste management and inadequate toilets in the market area

SP’s Ravidas Mehrotra out campaigning in Lucknow on Monday. (Sourced)

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Updated on May 07, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Kanpur businessman duped of ₹26 lakh in scrap fraud

FIR filed against two for duping a businessman of ₹26 lakh in exchange for scrap from Phenil Sugars Limited. Police investigating the case in Kanpur.

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Updated on May 03, 2024 07:45 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Missing ex-NBRI man found dead in car in Lucknow

Retired lab technician of NBRI found dead in locked car in Hazratganj area. Wife reported him missing when he failed to return home from work.

The car found near the Ganna Sansthan, in Lucknow, on Thursday. (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Karnal girl gets gold at 1st Khelo India Women’s Taekwondo League

A student at Christ University, Delhi NCR campus, she won the medal in U-67, women’s senior weight category. Rishita Dang, a Karnal resident, clinched gold medal at 1st Khelo India Women’s Taekwondo League Phase 2 held at KD Babu Stadium, Hazratganj in Uttar Pradesh, from February 21 to 24.

Rishita Dang, a Karnal resident, clinched gold medal at 1st Khelo India Women’s Taekwondo League Phase 2 held at KD Babu Stadium, Hazratganj in Uttar Pradesh, from February 21 to 24. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 25, 2024 08:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Rajnath cleans Hanuman Setu temple in Lucknow

Addressing public in Ayodhya on December 30, PM Modi had appealed to people to carry out cleanliness activities at temples across the country ahead of the consecration ceremony

Defence minister Rajnath Singh cleaning Hanuman Setu temple premises in Lucknow on January 16. (Sourced)

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Updated on Jan 17, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Lucknow’s New Year bash turns roads into parking lots

Mahanagar, Hazratganj, Gomti Nagar, the stretch from KGMU Crossing to Parivartan Chowk and IT Crossing remained choked with vehicles.

Traffic jam on a busy road in Lucknow on Monday (Deepak Gupta)

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Updated on Jan 02, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

People throng temples, parks, zoo on New Year’s Day

The Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden also witnessed a downpour of visitors--17,507 to be precise.

Visitors at Ambedkar Park in Lucknow on Monday (Deepak Gupta)

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Updated on Jan 02, 2024 07:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Revellers glam up to ring in the New Year’s Eve at Hazratganj; Police stand guard

Heavy security arrangements were observed at several party venues in the city, with heightened security at Hazratganj where hundreds of Lucknow police were deployed.

Police security in Hazratganj, Lucknow, on New Year Eve. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 01, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Fire breaks out at commercial complex in Hazratganj; none hurt

Promptly, eight fire tenders and a hydraulic fire unit rushed to the scene from Hazratganj Fire Station after receiving the alert.

Eight fire tenders, hydraulic fire unit rescued 40 people; no casualty (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2023 10:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Cyber thugs who duped Lucknow woman arrested

As per the police, multiple mobile phones, digital camera and ₹5000 cash was recovered from their possession.

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Published on Oct 29, 2023 08:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

30-year-old man dies by suicide in Lucknow: Police

Police said that the man, originally from Barabanki, used to work in the media cell of the BJP MLA and lived in his government flat number 804 of the 10th-floor high-rise building located in the Lalbagh area of Hazratganj

Deputy commissioner police (DCP) (central) Aparna Rajat Kaushik said the incident took late Sunday night (Representative Photo)

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Published on Sep 25, 2023 02:20 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Civic agencies gear up to make Lucknow roads pothole free

Principal secretary (urban development) Amrit Abhijat inspected a few areas in Gomti Nagar and Hazratganj on Thursday night to see the condition of roads and sanitation

Principal secretary (PWD) Ajay Chauhan asked officials to ensure repair of all the roads within a week. He also sought a list of bad roads from the divisional commissioner and the district magistrate.

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Published on Sep 22, 2023 11:46 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Geetanjali is letting her work do the talking

Geetanjali Mishra, known for her roles in Ludo and Abhay 2, prefers to let her work speak for itself rather than relying on publicity. She recently took on a television role and is enjoying the new way of working. Mishra is also glad that her recent OTT releases have been well-received and is excited for upcoming projects. She has a personal connection to Lucknow and enjoys shopping in its markets.

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Updated on Aug 24, 2023 12:47 PM IST

ByS Farah Rizvi

Fire breaks out in Hazratganj restaurant; third such incident within a week

The blaze initiated inside the kitchen of the Kabila restaurant. Smokes emanating from the fire drew onlookers who shot videos and circulated them on social media.

This is the third fire incident reported from the city within a week. (Deepak Gupta)

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Updated on May 30, 2023 10:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

How prosecution cell countered Mukhtar Ansari’s stalling tactics

UP police additional director general (ADG), prosecution cell, Ashutosh Pandey said the courts also expedited the matter when charges were framed in nine cases against Ansari, a five-time former MLA from Mau.

UP police additional director general (ADG), prosecution cell, Ashutosh Pandey said the efforts resulted in the conviction and sentencing of Ansari in four separate cases in nearly eight months since September 2022. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Apr 30, 2023 06:50 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

All wax and no wick? Despite admin intervention, after-school traffic continues to slow down city’s pace

Taking cognisance of the issue, the district administration conducted several meetings with schools and other stakeholders over the last few months.

The after-school hour in these areas was no different as vehicles coming from all sides jostled to get ahead. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 12:09 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ishita Dutta: Enjoyed shopping at local markets in Lucknow

Actor Ishita Dutta talks about the pros and cons of media accessibility, the importance of balancing personal and professional life, and her recent visit to Lucknow for a web shoot. She is expecting her first child with actor-husband Vatsal Sheth.

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Updated on Apr 12, 2023 06:40 PM IST

ByS Farah Rizvi

Iconic bookstore in Lucknow closes down

Unable to withstand the pressures of change and the new literary order, 90-yr-old British Book Depot shuts shop

The shop was established by Shanti Prakash Kakkar in 1930. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2023 01:15 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick

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Cream-pink colour scheme for buildings will be replaced with a more elegant light peach-walnut brown theme; improved traffic management, removal of encroachments also part of plan: Officials

Child beggars have relocated from busy intersections to less monitored areas, prompting officials to focus on rehabilitation and enforcement efforts.

LMC insiders claimed the building owner is close to some politicians because of which they (the civic body) is unable to act against the hoardings.

A major traffic gridlock was seen near the Hazratganj crossroads and the situation was similar on Station Road.

Commuters face harrowing time maneuvering through congested roads at key areas in city on first day of schools reopening after summer break

A 28-year-old security guard's body with multiple injury marks was found on a rooftop in Hazratganj. Police suspect murder and are investigating.

The candidate interacted with traders, who were eager to discuss their issues, including poor waste management and inadequate toilets in the market area

FIR filed against two for duping a businessman of ₹26 lakh in exchange for scrap from Phenil Sugars Limited. Police investigating the case in Kanpur.

Retired lab technician of NBRI found dead in locked car in Hazratganj area. Wife reported him missing when he failed to return home from work.

A student at Christ University, Delhi NCR campus, she won the medal in U-67, women’s senior weight category. Rishita Dang, a Karnal resident, clinched gold medal at 1st Khelo India Women’s Taekwondo League Phase 2 held at KD Babu Stadium, Hazratganj in Uttar Pradesh, from February 21 to 24.

Addressing public in Ayodhya on December 30, PM Modi had appealed to people to carry out cleanliness activities at temples across the country ahead of the consecration ceremony

Mahanagar, Hazratganj, Gomti Nagar, the stretch from KGMU Crossing to Parivartan Chowk and IT Crossing remained choked with vehicles.

The Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden also witnessed a downpour of visitors--17,507 to be precise.

Heavy security arrangements were observed at several party venues in the city, with heightened security at Hazratganj where hundreds of Lucknow police were deployed.

Promptly, eight fire tenders and a hydraulic fire unit rushed to the scene from Hazratganj Fire Station after receiving the alert.

As per the police, multiple mobile phones, digital camera and ₹5000 cash was recovered from their possession.

Police said that the man, originally from Barabanki, used to work in the media cell of the BJP MLA and lived in his government flat number 804 of the 10th-floor high-rise building located in the Lalbagh area of Hazratganj

Principal secretary (urban development) Amrit Abhijat inspected a few areas in Gomti Nagar and Hazratganj on Thursday night to see the condition of roads and sanitation

The blaze initiated inside the kitchen of the Kabila restaurant. Smokes emanating from the fire drew onlookers who shot videos and circulated them on social media.

UP police additional director general (ADG), prosecution cell, Ashutosh Pandey said the courts also expedited the matter when charges were framed in nine cases against Ansari, a five-time former MLA from Mau.

Taking cognisance of the issue, the district administration conducted several meetings with schools and other stakeholders over the last few months.

Actor Ishita Dutta talks about the pros and cons of media accessibility, the importance of balancing personal and professional life, and her recent visit to Lucknow for a web shoot. She is expecting her first child with actor-husband Vatsal Sheth.

Unable to withstand the pressures of change and the new literary order, 90-yr-old British Book Depot shuts shop

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